On January 21, 2006, Dennis Wise turned back the clock as he made his debut with a starring role for the Sky Blues in their 6-1 victory over Derby County.

The 39-year-old had only signed on a pay-as-you-play deal until the end of the season two days previous but he was thrown straight in by manager Micky Adams in what was an inspired move all round.

After just eight seconds, he was lectured by the referee over a challenge on Seth Johnson and just before half-time, he was booked for another foul on the same player. At that stage, Coventry had fought back after Paul Peschisolido's goal to make it 1-1.

And as Adams' side proceeded to tear Derby apart, veteran Wise scored the third goal with a shot that deflected in off Derby defender Lewin Nyatanga.

Then, from a Wise corner, Dele Adebola got the fourth. The other City scorers were Stern John and Gary McSheffrey, who each found the net twice

Winstone, playing football manager and local hero Frankie, introduced the fictional club's new signing on to the pitch and fans were asked to raise the roof by welcoming the actor as if he were the Sky Blues' own new signing.

The one-off drama, made by Tightrope Pictures, was broadcast in May of that year with most of the scenes using the newly-built Ricoh Arena.

Pete Walters, head of economic development at CV One, which promoted Coventry city centre, said afterwards: "It worked absolutely perfectly for them. To win 6-1 was a dream and it showed off the stadium to a great advantage."

Watch a short clip from the channel 4 programme filmed at the Ricoh Arena